CMM Programmer

Company Summary

Advanced Machining & Tooling, LLC (AMT) is a precision component manufacturing facility in Poway, CA that was established in 1989. AMT specialized in unique or difficult to fabricate aerospace and gas turbine components made from exotic metals. Certified to ISO 9001 and AS9100. We are a tight tolerance, technology driven company that employs 5-axis milling, turning, water jet cutting, all forms EDM, etc.

Projects we have worked on include: Mars Rover, James Webb Telescope, Electromagnetic systems aka Rail Gun, Turbine Engines, and much more!

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to support the Quality Departments ability to achieve its goals. This includes accurately and timely auditing of company process, incoming material, work-in-process and customer shipments to achieve TRIBUS Quality and Business objectives and to comply with AS9100 standards. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Write, develop, validate and debug measuring machine programs and provide the supporting documentation for CMM machines.
• Communicate with all stakeholders, supervisors, engineers, and skilled trades to meet customer/shop floor needs.
• Support the development and improvement of measuring systems and effective programming for assigned areas.
• Recommend and implement programming best practices and aspire to support measurement systems for the manufacturing organization.
• Recommend, implement as directed, support, and provide continuous improvement of lean measuring systems through effective programming and up to date measuring practices.
• Design adequate work holdings for part inspection.
• Troubleshoot and solve both machine issues and related problems in the measuring process.
• Train manufacturing and quality personnel on CMM machines.
• Perform 1st piece, in-process and last piece inspection using micrometers, calipers, comparators, various gauges and CMM equipment according to Advanced Machining & Tooling’s standards and AS9100 procedures
• Complete customer PPAP requirements including control plans and first/last piece inspection reports
• Perform incoming material inspection tasks according to AS 9100 procedures and counterfeit awareness per AS6174
• Perform final inspection and shipping tasks according to AS 9100 procedures
• Perform process audits and follow-up with corrective actions
• Ensure the quality of all material meets customer specifications through applicable quality policies, procedures and instructions
• Cross train across multiple departments as needed
• Perform data collection and communication tasks in ERP and other applications
• Perform miscellaneous quality-related clerical duties
• Other duties as assigned
• Comply with all Advanced Machining & Tooling policies

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibility

Work Environment

• This job operates in the production area

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• This position will carry parts and material up to 50 pounds
• This position requires lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds
• This position routinely performs reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping in order to package/unpackage parts, move and set tools, equipment and materials
• This position will work the forklift or use another technique to bring in anything that is over 50 pounds
• When deburring, this position will routinely perform tedious operations requiring hand and finger dexterity
• This position will stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift

Required Education & Experience

• 3 years successful prior essential duty related experience.
• Specific knowledge of the following: CAD, CMM,
• Ability to use common measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges (pin, thread, indicator, height), optical comparators
• Working knowledge of machine, tool, fixture, work-holding and die design.
• Strong specific knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, setup, tooling and fixture techniques.
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work with sensitive controlled data and materials according to ITARs policy and practice.

Preferred Experience Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand material specifications
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing, metal finish processes and heat treatment processes
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities and root cause analysis
• Specific applied knowledge of aerospace quality procedures and AS9100
• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

The company requires access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US Government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals.

Candidates must be United States Citizen, or US Permanent Resident.

Candidates are subject to a background check, drug test and reference check.

Total Rewards Package

This is a permanent, non-exempt (hourly), full time position. The hourly pay range for this position is $25 - $35 per hour (depending on experience).

Our comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with matching contributions, 10 days of paid vacation annually, 5 days of paid sick leave annually, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, FSA and HSA (depending on insurance choice), life insurance, short and long term disability and parental leave.

AAP/EEO Statement

AMT provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.